GOVERNOR
Introduction
● The Governor is the constitutional head of a State in India.
● Works like the President at the state level.
● Appointed under Article 153 of the Indian Constitution.
Appointment
● Appointed by the President of India.
● Usually chosen from outside the state to maintain neutrality.
Qualifications
To become a Governor, a person must:
1. Be a citizen of India
2. Be at least 35 years old
(No other formal qualifications are required.)
Term of Office
● 5 years, but can be removed earlier by the President.
● Can resign anytime by writing to the President.
● Can continue in office until a new Governor is appointed.
Oath
● Administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the state.
Introduction
● The Governor is the constitutional head of a State in India.
● Works like the President at the state level.
● Appointed under Article 153 of the Indian Constitution.
Appointment
● Appointed by the President of India.
● Usually chosen from outside the state to maintain neutrality.
Qualifications
To become a Governor, a person must:
1. Be a citizen of India
2. Be at least 35 years old
(No other formal qualifications are required.)
Term of Office
● 5 years, but can be removed earlier by the President.
● Can resign anytime by writing to the President.
● Can continue in office until a new Governor is appointed.
Oath
● Administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the state.
